DEMING – Candidates seeking elected office in Luna County must submit their paperwork by 5 p.m. today if they want their names to appear on the ballot for New Mexico’s upcoming primary election. Tuesday marks Candidate Filing Day across the state, the deadline for Democrats and Republicans to officially declareRead More →
DEMING – Organizers of the Great American Duck Race have announced the official theme for the 2026 celebration as the community prepares for the 47th year of one of Deming’s most recognized traditions. This year’s theme is “Outdoor Duck – Racing to the Great Outdoors!” The concept highlights the adventurousRead More →
DEMING – The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents will meet Tuesday, March 17, beginning at 9:00 a.m., with major agenda items including the possible acquisition of a former elementary school property and final action on selecting the university’s next president. According to a university media advisory, the meetingRead More →
DEMING – Deming Public Schools is celebrating several major academic achievements following the release of the New Mexico Public Education Department’s 2025 NM Vistas report, which highlights growth in student performance and graduation success across the district. One of the biggest honors went to Early College High School, which receivedRead More →
DEMING – Two local students are being recognized for their spelling skills after competing in the District Spelling Bee. Maximus Bollier-Quarrell, an eighth grader at Red Mountain Middle School, earned first place in the competition. Finishing in second place was Uriel Contreras, a sixth grader at Deming Intermediate School. SchoolRead More →
Welcome to Hometown Happenings with John Krehbiel. In this episode, John talks with Deming High School Principal Gasper Lozano about what’s happening at Deming High School as students approach Spring Break and prepare for upcoming exams. The conversation covers how students are finishing the grading period, what families should knowRead More →
DEMING – The regular monthly meeting of the Deming City Council, originally scheduled for Tuesday, March 17, has been moved to Tuesday, March 24. Residents who wish to provide public input may sign up between 4:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Public comments will be heard beginning at 5:00 p.m., followedRead More →
DEMING – Families in Deming and across Luna County can sign up children from birth to age 5 for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, a free program that mails one high-quality, age-appropriate book each month, with children able to receive up to 60 books before kindergarten. New Mexico’s Early Childhood EducationRead More →
DEMING – The Deming City Council has rescheduled its upcoming meeting, moving it one week later than originally planned. City Manager Aaron Sera told Deming News the change was made to allow city staff to attend mandatory training sessions. The meeting will now take place Tuesday, March 24, 2026, atRead More →
DEMING – Skywatchers across Luna County and southern New Mexico will have the opportunity to witness a striking celestial event early Tuesday morning as a total lunar eclipse transforms the Moon into a deep crimson “Blood Moon.” A total lunar eclipse occurs when the Earth moves directly between the SunRead More →
